Behind Closed Doors: A Deeper Look Into Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault, and the Effects of Trauma

Through keynote speech provided by Lundy Bancroft and your choice of breakout sessions, participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the multiple and complex factors associated with abuse and trauma.

"Behind Closed Doors" will provide education and training:

* To understand the effects of verbal/emotional, physical, sexual, and interpersonal violence; trauma and recovery in adults and children.

* To identify the short and long-term impact of domestic violence and sexual assault; emotional, mental, physical, economic, financial, and legal.

* To understand the effects of trauma on the brain, in adults and children, and utilize Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview techniques.

* To increase professional collaboration efforts of community partners in being able to identify, interrupt, and influence a positive change in the outcomes of batterers and victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.

This training is free. CLE credits are available, but if CLE credits are claimed, the attorneys shall be responsible for paying the attorney fee for CLE credits pursuant to Georgia State Bar Governance Rule 8-103(C).

*Space is limited -- priority will be given to Georgia-based legal providers.

**Paralegals, BIA Accredited Representatives, and law students must be accompanied by supervising attorneys to register for the training.

APSAC pioneered the Forensic Interview Training Clinic model to focus on the needs of professionals responsible for conducting forensic/investigative interviews with children in suspected abuse cases. Interviews with children have received intense scrutiny in recent years and increasingly require specialized training and expertise. This comprehensive Clinic offers a unique opportunity to participate in an intensive 40 hour training experience and have personal interaction with leading experts in the field of child forensic interviewing. Developed by top experts, APSAC's curriculum teaches a structured narrative interview approach that emphasizes best practices based on research and is guided by best interests of the child. Attendees will receive a balanced review of several protocols and will develop their own customized narrative interview approach based on the principles taught during the Clinic and contained in the 2012 APSAC Practice Guidelines on Forensic Interviewing in Cases of Suspected Child Abuse.

This 12.25-hour training is targeted to meet physicians' educational needs in caring for the adult/adolescent patient who has experienced sexual assault, serving as a medical director for a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) or a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Team, and working collaboratively with SAFE/SANE Team Coordinators. Participants will gain practical expertise in conducting medical forensic examinations, knowledge about expert witness courtroom testimony, conducting programmatic CQI, cultural and legal controversies in care, and the science behind DNA/STRs for sexually assaulted patients. This course will provide state-of- the-art practical information for emergency physicians practicing in academic, community, or rural settings with or without the support of specially trained sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) and sexual assault forensic examiners (SAFEs). Another presentation will be dedicated to "The Forensic Evaluation of the Child" which will describe a comprehensive child abuse program model and when to utilize emergent transfer protocols.

Thank you for registering to attend the ARMED Force of Awesome Institute. You will need to complete a separate registration form for each individual attending. SPACE IS LIMITED, APPLY SOON. There are NO REFUNDS; we strive to ensure a small class size for your benefit, while making sure that everyone who wants to attend, may do so.Important Institute Information:Institute Dates: July 18th - July 21st, 2016Monday - Thursday 9am to 5pmInstitute held at Catharsis Productions in Chicago, ILInstitute Lodging at the Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Hotel: 733 W. Madison St. Chicago

The Force of Awesome Institute is an anti-violence educator training program brought to you by the folks at Catharsis Productions. Our mission is to reinvigorate the training component of the anti-violence movement, imbuing it with energy, data, and skill. This institute will strengthen even the most seasoned trainer and educator. There are only 15 available spots, so sign up today!Important Institute Information:

This 90 minute workshop for advocates and other professionals who work with men, provides an opportunity to consider the particular ways men may respond differently to childhood sexual abuse. Whatever your level of knowledge about working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, this interactive webinar may encourage you to rethink your current assumptions, examine your expectations and to employ a lens of masculinity to enhance your existing skills when working with men.Learn more on how to attend.

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